Here’s a thought…
“The belief in the possibility of a short decisive war appears to be one of the most ancient and dangerous of human illusions.”
ROBERT LYND
Statement from the Department of Health regarding vaccine readiness
-- from State Department of Health -- The Washington State Department of Health is closely monitoring progress toward development of a vaccine for COVID-19. We are engaged in vaccine planning efforts and we will be ready to distribute a safe and effective vaccine as soon as the time comes. However,
Inslee statement on Trump memorandum targeting states and cities
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Inslee statement on Trump memorandum targeting states and citiesGov. Jay Inslee released a statement [yesterday] in response to the Trump administration’s presidential memorandum attempting to cut federal funding for Seattle and other states and cities. “This illegal memorandum is a sham. It is
Current board vacancies await your skills, talent
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Current Vacancies and Positions with Terms Ending within 30 Days. If you are interested in serving on a board or advisory committee fill out anAdvisory Committee Application or Contact the Council Office at: (360) 378-2898 Email:ingridg@sanjuanco.com CommitteePositionTerm Agricultural Resources CommitteePosition #4 At LargePartialPosition #6 At
Non-profit seeks experienced bookkeeper
-- from Lena Kassa for Senior Services Council of San Juan County -- The Senior Services Council of San Juan County (SSCSJC) non-profit is looking for a part-time bookkeeper. Responsibilities will include: Management of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, tax liabilities, reconciliation of bank account.Preparation of financial reports (e.g., Profit
Local Poetry | Good Morning from Orcas Island
Good Morning from Orcas Island by Bruce Hanna Moist air, diverse landforms,ocean proximity, sun moving left-to-right,prevailing wind right-to-left… All this gives music,a dynamic symphony of shadow, reflection, and textureto the water and sky and land. Look closely at the water surface.Reflection of land,thousands of surface ripples from the wind,clouds reflected,
These scientists are giving themselves D.I.Y. coronavirus vaccines
Impatient for a coronavirus vaccine, dozens of scientists around the world are giving themselves — and sometimes, friends, family, or San Juan Island's mayor — their own unproven versions. -- from New York Times -- “I’d rather have the chance of having some protection than no protection at all,” said Farhad
Another wildland fire response keeps Orcas Fire busy
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Fire & Rescue -- For the third time in just over two weeks Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a wildfire – this time in the Deer Harbor area. Crews were dispatched at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1 to the 100-block of
Another recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Newest numbers. The Department of Health reported a total of 74,939 confirmed cases as of 11:59 pm on August 31. There have been 1,931 COVID-19 deaths in Washington. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health's
San Juan County announces CARES small business relief grant
-- from John Gomez for San Juan County EDC -- San Juan County has created a Small Business Relief Grant program that will launch on September 1, 2020, to assist for-profit businesses impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Funding for this program comes from CARES Act money received by the County.
OIFR on the scene of wildland fire in Deer Harbor
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- WILDLAND FIRE: OIFR crews are currently on scene of a wildland fire in the 100 block of Clay Farm Road in the Deer Harbor area. This is a slow-moving brush fire, approximately one acre in size, with no structural
WaFed art show features paintings from our pandemic period
-- from Peter Carlson -- The painting is called "Tomorrow", it is oil on canvas 48 x 32 inches Local artist Peter Carlson is pleased to invite the community to see a showing of his new work at Washington Federal Bank, 35 Main Street in Eastsound. Entitled "We Need
A poem for today | Keeping Quiet by Pablo Neruda
KEEPING QUIETby Pablo Neruda Now we will count to twelveand we will all keep still. For once on the face of the earth,let’s not speak in any language;let’s stop for one second,and not move our arms so much. It would be an exotic momentwithout rush, without engines;we would all be
OIFR releases details of recent Doe Bay wildfire
Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Fire team up with DNR for wildfire -- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Fire & Rescue -- [metaslider id=77684 cssclass=""] Orcas Island Fire and Rescue personnel responded to multiple reports of smoke in the 4000-block of Point Lawrence Road on the afternoon of August 24.
Council candidate Cindy Wolf replies to questions from open letter
-- from Cindy Wolf -- In response to Tom Eversole’s open letter to the County Council District 2 candidates, Cindy Wolf submits her answers. The majority of voters on the island are likely to be seniors. What issues and needs of seniors must be addressed, and what will you do
Memorial services set for Marie Bechtel
||| from Doug Bechtel ||| Memorial Services for Marie Bechtel will take place at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church Parish Hall on Saturday, September 12 at 2 p.m. Masks will be required as will Social Distancing.
Join Funhouse Commons online to celebrate 20th anniversary
||| from the Funhouse Commons We missed celebrating our 20th Anniversary with you all in person this summer at our annual Gala! The ongoing pandemic is causing us to do things a little differently this year, but we are excited to announce our upcoming 20th anniversary VIRTUAL fundraising event happening on
